PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 25 October 2026

1. Introduction

ATPA ("ATPA", "we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality and security of personal information collected from individuals accessing our website, mobile applications, training programmes, professional services and other associated platforms.

This Privacy Policy explains how ATPA collects, uses, processes, stores, shares and protects personal data in connection with its educational, training, internship, placement assistance, consultancy and corporate services.

This Policy is intended to operate in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, applicable rules thereunder, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and its applicable rules and provisions as brought into force from time to time.

By using our services, you acknowledge having been informed of the data practices described in this Policy. Where consent is legally required, ATPA will obtain such consent separately in accordance with applicable law.

2. Scope of the Policy

This Policy applies to individuals interacting with ATPA through:

• ATPA's official website, www.atpa.co.in;
• ATPA's mobile applications, where applicable;
• Online and offline training programmes, workshops, webinars and certification courses;
• Corporate training, consultancy and advisory services;
• Internship and placement assistance programmes;
• Online registration, enquiry and application forms;
• Digital communication channels and authorised third-party platforms.

3. Information Collected

ATPA may collect the following categories of personal information, depending on the nature of the interaction:

a. Personal and Contact Information

Name, email address, mobile number, postal address and other information voluntarily provided by individuals.

b. Educational and Professional Information

Educational qualifications, institutional affiliation, professional experience, employment details, curriculum vitae, skills, certifications and career preferences.

c. Registration and Training Information

Course enrolment details, attendance, assignments, assessment results, training participation, feedback and certification records.

d. Payment and Transaction Information

Payment status, transaction references, billing details and information required for accounting, invoicing and refunds. Payments processed through authorised payment gateways may be subject to the respective gateway's privacy and security policies. ATPA does not require users to disclose payment-card PINs or banking passwords.

e. Technical Information

IP address, browser information, device information, website usage data, cookies and other technical information collected through website functionality or permitted analytics tools.

f. Communication Information

Correspondence, enquiries, feedback, complaints and communications exchanged with ATPA.

ATPA will seek to collect only information reasonably necessary for specified and lawful purposes.

4. Purpose of Data Collection and Processing

Personal information may be processed for the following purposes:

1. Processing enquiries, registrations and enrolments.
2. Delivering training, workshops, webinars and certification programmes.
3. Issuing participation certificates and maintaining relevant training records.
4. Providing internship and placement assistance.
5. Communicating relevant employment and professional development opportunities.
6. Delivering corporate consultancy and advisory services.
7. Processing payments, invoices, cancellations and refunds.
8. Responding to requests, grievances and customer support enquiries.
9. Improving service quality, website functionality and user experience.
10. Complying with applicable legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.
11. Sending promotional communications where permitted by law or supported by valid consent.

5. Consent and Lawful Processing

Where required under applicable law, ATPA shall obtain clear, specific and informed consent before processing personal data.

Individuals may withdraw consent through the contact details provided in this Policy, subject to applicable legal requirements and any lawful basis for continued processing.

Withdrawal of consent may affect ATPA's ability to provide services that require the relevant information.

ATPA shall not treat acceptance of this Privacy Policy alone as blanket consent for unrelated processing activities.

6. Sharing of Personal Information

ATPA may share relevant personal information with:

• Authorised trainers, faculty members, consultants and service providers;
• Partner educational institutions and corporate clients;
• Prospective employers, recruiters and internship providers where relevant to placement services;
• Payment gateway operators and financial service providers;
• Technology, website hosting, communication and learning management service providers;
• Government, judicial or regulatory authorities where disclosure is legally required.

Information shall be shared only for legitimate and specified purposes and subject to appropriate confidentiality, security and contractual safeguards.

ATPA shall not sell personal data to third parties.

7. Data Security

ATPA shall adopt reasonable technical, organisational and administrative safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, loss and destruction.

Access to personal information shall be restricted to authorised personnel and service providers based on legitimate operational requirements.

Although ATPA shall take reasonable security measures, no digital platform or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Where a personal data breach occurs, ATPA shall take appropriate remedial steps and make notifications required by applicable law.

8. Data Retention

Personal information shall be retained only for the period reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or for such longer period as required under applicable law.

Relevant records may be retained for accounting, taxation, certification verification, contractual compliance, dispute resolution and other lawful purposes.

Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal information shall be securely deleted, anonymised or otherwise disposed of in accordance with applicable requirements.

9. Rights of Individuals

Subject to applicable law and its commencement and implementation provisions, individuals may have the right to:

• Request information concerning their personal data and its processing;
• Seek correction, completion or updating of inaccurate information;
• Request erasure of personal data where legally permissible;
• Withdraw previously granted consent;
• Raise grievances regarding the processing of personal information;
• Exercise other rights available under applicable data protection law.

Requests may be submitted to ATPA through the contact details specified below.

ATPA shall respond within applicable statutory timelines.

10. Cookies and Website Analytics

ATPA's website may use cookies and similar technologies to facilitate website functionality, remember user preferences, improve performance and analyse website usage. Where legally required, ATPA shall obtain appropriate consent before placing non-essential cookies. Users may manage cookies through browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

11. Children's Personal Data

Where ATPA offers services to individuals below 18 years of age, personal data shall be processed in accordance with applicable legal requirements, including verifiable parental or lawful guardian consent where required. ATPA shall not knowingly engage in prohibited tracking, behavioural monitoring or targeted advertising directed at children.

12. Third-Party Websites and Platforms

ATPA's website or services may contain links to external websites, payment gateways, recruitment portals, video conferencing services and learning platforms. Such third parties may operate under independent privacy policies. ATPA encourages users to review those policies before providing personal information.

13. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is processed or stored outside India, ATPA shall ensure that such processing or transfer complies with applicable Indian laws, restrictions and contractual safeguards.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

ATPA reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in applicable laws, technology, business operations or service offerings. ATPA shall publish the updated Policy on its official website with the revised effective date. Additional notice or consent shall be obtained wherever legally required.

15. Grievance Redressal and Contact Information

For privacy-related enquiries, requests, complaints or grievances, individuals may contact:

ATPA

Office No. 301, Lalwani Icon, Off New Airport Road, Sakore Nagar, Viman Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra – 411014, India.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 7020 065 538
Website: www.atpa.co.in

Designated Privacy/Grievance Contact: Mr. PremAnand Bundele

ATPA shall endeavour to resolve grievances fairly and within timelines prescribed by applicable law.

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